I am a substitute teacher and the meals served are healthy to an extent. But some kids are pickier than others. Most kids who get free lunch at my school are happy just to get FOOD and they don't care what it is. If you can afford to pack it on the days he doesnt like what they are serving....go for it.

money is not a huge issue here, we simply qualify because of our family size!

I just sat down with him and we read the whole menu for the month and there are 8 days he WANTS to get hot lunch!! All the other days have beans or salad and he just wont eat those things